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England head coach Thomas Tuchel addresses players at a training session at St George's Park in Burton-upon-Trent on Wednesday

Tuchel seeks tonic to England World Cup ‘scar’ in Spain showdown

World champions Spain’s visit to Wembley on Saturday is a painful reminder to England of what might have been, but Thomas Tuchel needs a positive response to silence criticism of how the Three Lions’ World Cup ended.

Alexander Zverev, of Germany, will compete in the Laver Cup tennis event this week

Zverev, Agassi defend ‘spectacular’ Laver Cup

Grand Slam champion Alexander Zverev and American legend Andre Agassi led a staunch defence of the Laver Cup ahead of the latest edition of the polarising event in London this week.

Mercedes' Italian driver Kimi Antonelli celebrates his victory next to Red Bull Racing's Max Verstappen after the Spanish Formula One Grand Prix earlier in September

Runaway leader Antonelli eyeing third straight win

Kimi Antonelli has another opportunity to extend his runaway lead in this year’s Formula One title race as he heads into this weekend’s Azerbaijan Grand Prix, the first in a potentially decisive triple-header, bidding for a third straight…

Italy's head coach Roberto Mancini talks to defender Michael Kayode during a training session in Coverciano, near Florence, on Monday

Italy hope for new dawn under Mancini

Italy begins a new era under returning coach Roberto Mancini, following a period of upheaval after failing to qualify for the World Cup for the third consecutive time.

Germany's national soccer coach Jurgen Klopp speaks during a press conference to announce his squad in Frankfurt

‘New one’ Klopp promises fresh approach as Germany reign begins

Jurgen Klopp has begun his tenure as Germany's coach, promising a fresh approach to revive the team's fortunes as they start their Nations League campaign.

US captain Brandt Snedeker rides in a golf cart on the 11th hole prior to the Presidents Cup 2026 at Medinah Country Club on Tuesday

Snedeker backs Spaun for Ryder Cup after Presidents snub

US captain Brandt Snedeker omitted JJ Spaun from the Presidents Cup team, a decision Spaun used as motivation to win the European Tour’s PGA Championship at Wentworth.

England assistant coach Marcus Trescothick, left, head coach Stephen Fleming and specialist mentor Kevin Pietersen share a joke on the balcony at Old Trafford in Manchester at the weekend

New England boss Fleming says it’s ‘wrong’ to ask Stokes to end retirement

Newly appointed England Test coach Stephen Fleming says it would be “wrong” to ask former captain Ben Stokes to reverse his international retirement before next year’s Ashes.

Tajikistan's Behruz Khurshedzoda (red) and Kyrgyzstan's Yryskeldi Duisheev compete in a men's martial arts bout during the Asian Games

Once decried as ‘human cockfighting’, MMA wants Olympic spot

Mixed Martial Arts (MMA), once widely banned and criticized as excessively violent, is making its debut at the Asian Games in Japan, aiming for future Olympic inclusion.

England's Brydon Carse appeals successfully for LBW to dismiss Australia's Usman Khawaja on day three of the fifth Ashes Test match against Australia at the SCG in Sydney in January

Gqeberha-born Carse needs time away from England, says captain Brook

England white-ball captain Harry Brook says Brydon Carse needs time away from international cricket after a turbulent few weeks.

Spain's head coach Luis de la Fuente lifts the trophy after winning the 2026 World Cup against Argentina at the New York/New Jersey Stadium in East Rutherford in July

‘Best is yet to come,’ says De la Fuente after Spain extension

Spain’s national football coach Luis de la Fuente has extended his contract until 2032 after leading the team to the World Cup, Euro 2024, and Nations League titles.

French forward Kylian Mbappe and Zinedine Zidane

Mbappe says having Zidane as France coach ‘like a film’

Kylian Mbappe said playing under new France coach Zinedine Zidane, 15 years after the French football icons first met, is like “something from a film”.

Britain's Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex. Picture: Aaron Chown/AFP

Princess Diana’s brother says King Charles ‘gaslit’ him over memoir

Princess Diana’s brother, Charles Spencer, has accused King Charles of gaslighting him over claims made in Spencer’s upcoming memoir about the events surrounding Diana’s death.

Liverpool's Swedish striker Alexander Isak celebrates after scoring in their English Premier League match against Bournemouth at the Vitality Stadium in Bournemouth on Sunday

Liverpool boss Iraola urges Isak to raise his level

Liverpool manager Andoni Iraola challenged striker Alexander Isak to raise his performance level after Isak scored the only goal in a 1-0 win over Bournemouth.

Manchester United defender Harry Maguire and head coach Michael Carrick speak after the English Premier League match against Fulham at Craven Cottage in London on Sunday, which ended 1-1

Carrick demands Man Utd response after ‘pathetic’ jibes

Michael Carrick struck a defiant tone after Manchester United equalled their worst start to a Premier League season, but Sunday’s woeful 1-1 draw at Fulham left the beleaguered boss under mounting pressure.

Manchester City's Ghanaian midfielder Antoine Semenyo scores their fourth goal  against Sunderland at the Etihad Stadium in Manchester on Sunday

City outgun Sunderland, Liverpool win at Bournemouth

Brian Brobbey’s hat-trick for Sunderland could not prevent Manchester City opening up a three-point lead at the top of the Premier League after a thrilling 5-3 win, while Liverpool beat Bournemouth 1-0 on Andoni Iraola’s return to the…